Two eaglets that died in Southwest Florida tested positive for avian flu, staff from The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) said Thursday. CROW Research & Medical Director Jessica Comolli confirmed the eaglets tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The disease can spread through feces or from birds eaten by raptors, she said. Thousands watched E24 and E25 hatch live in December. It was the 13th season for the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam and the second mating season for the M15 and F23 pair. The post said E25 began having seizures Sunday night, similar to E24, before falling out of the nest. CROW responded before sunrise to try to save the eaglet, but E25 ultimately succumbed to the same symptoms as E24. Losing both eaglets in two days is "uncharted territory for our cameras and viewers," Southwest Florida Eagle Cam's Facebook post said. Comolli said the next couple weeks are vital to detect any signs of deterioration of the parent eagles. They have stronger immune systems but there is the potential they could also die. A press release said CROW does not have authorization to capture the adult eagle parents, M15 and F23. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/life/animals/southwest-florida-eaglets-died-positive-for-bird-flu/77-2f62e56c-67d8-4fd5-8c7b-872f7d2e38c8